Andrew Cuomo Addresses His Three Daughters in Resignation: 'Your Dad Made Mistakes'

“In many ways, I see the world through the eyes of my daughters: Cara, Mariah, and Michaela,” 63-year-old Cuomo said, adding, “I have lived this experience with and through them.” Andrew Cuomo.AP/Shutterstock On Tuesday, Cuomo explained how the controversy had impacted his daughters, saying, “I have seen the look in their eyes, and the expression on their faces, and it hurt.” He then offered a message to his daughters, though it was onesome critics on social media suggestedwas hypocritical, given the allegations against him.

Andrew Cuomo Denies Leaving His Dog Captain Behind in the Governor's Mansion

From left: Michaela, Cara and Mariah Kennedy Cuomo with Andrew Cuomo at the New York governor’s mansion in Albany in 2020.Photo: Courtesy Governors Office As if resigning under a cloud of sexual harassment accusations wasn’t enough,Andrew Cuomowas at the center of a much more minor scandalwhen it was reported this weekthat he had abandoned his dog, Captain, at the governor’s mansion in Albany, New York. Aides denied it and said Cuomo, 63, was merely looking for a temporary pet-sitter while he goes on vacation after he leaves office.

Andrew Cuomo Files for Retirement — Reportedly Up to $50K a Year — After Resignation amid Scandal

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. After hesteps downas governor of New York inthe wake of an investigationthat found he “sexually harassed multiple women,“Andrew Cuomowill enjoy the benefits of his retirement. A spokesman from the New York State Comptroller’s office confirmed to PEOPLE that Cuomo, 63, filed for retirement on Aug. 17 and that it will be effective Sept. 1. “By law, a service retirement application must be on file with the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) at least 15 days, but not more than 90 days, before the date on which the member’s retirement will occur,” Matthew Sweeney, assistant communications director at the New York State Comptroller’s office, told PEOPLE in an email.

Andrew Cuomo Remembers Late Father Mario on the 6-Year Anniversary of His Death on New Year's Day

Andrew and Mario Cuomo in 2006.Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/Getty Images New York GovernorAndrew Cuomois remembering his late father,Mario Cuomo, on the six-year anniversary of his death. “New Year’s Day holds a special meaning for me. Six years ago todaywe lost my father, Mario Cuomo,” Andrew began. “He inspired me and a generation of Americans with his dedication to public service and steadfast commitment to doing the most good for the most people.

Andrew Cuomo Resurfaces Months After Resignation with New Interview, New Look and Same Criticism of Accusers

Andrew Cuomo.Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Cuomo resigned in August after mounting sexual misconduct allegations and other controversies, includinghow the state tracked virus deathsin nursing homes. He insisted then that any personal misconduct was inadvertent but that he needed to step down as the scandal had become too much of a hindrance on the state. Cuomo — who became something of a national political star during theCOVID-19pandemic, thanks to his charismatic daily press conferences — has continually denied the stories in James' 168-page report, which are drawn from hundreds of pages of transcripts from his accusers.